Sermon Notes

“We have many of the sermons of Jesus, many of His parables, but only this one lengthy prayer” (Oliver Green, The Gospel According to John)

“Beyond doubt the greatest example of correct prayer practices ever displayed were those demonstrated by Jesus Christ. So distinct was His prayer life that by simply observing it, our Lord’s disciples were motivated to request instruction on the subject.” (Curtis C. Mitchell, Praying Jesus’ Way, 15)

Jesus’ Prayer for Glory!

John 17:1-5

“1 When Jesus had spoken these words, He lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify You, 2 since You have given Him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given Him. 3 And this is eternal life, that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. 4 I glorified You on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave Me to do. 5 And now, Father, glorify Me in your own presence with the glory that I had with You before the world existed.” (John 17:1-5, ESV)

“1 When Jesus had spoken these words, He lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said, “Father….”

“9 “Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father, who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.” (Matthew 6:9)

“1b …Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify You.”

“1b… glorify your Son that the Son may glorify You.”

“O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens” (Psalm 8:1)